Tavar
2010-05-14, 07:21 PM
This class is inspired by the idea of a Bard/Truenaming PrC, and more specifically by the PrC found in Kellus's truenaming rebuild. However, this is meant to work with Kyeudo's Truenaming fix (http://www.giantitp.com/forums/showthread.php?t=120488). Right now, however, I'm a bit stuck. Specifically, the original class had an ability called truesinging, one that really was a centerpiece of the class. Unfortunately, it doesn't translate between the versions, so now I need something to takes it's place. Any Ideas?
The Truesinger
Many an adventurer has claimed to be a master of music, but few of these so-called “bards” realize what it is that they manipulate when they play their magical songs. In reality, these performers tap unknowingly into the most ancient and powerful source of power in the cosmos: the original language, the language of truespeach. By channeling a fraction of the power of truespeach into their music, bards achieve powerful results. Some, however, master the art of music and also delve into the secrets of truenaming. These self-styled truesingers combine the lyrical medium of music with the words of power and syllables of devastation that make up the one true language.
Requirements
Utterances: Know 2nd level utterances from the Lexicon of the Evolving mind.
Special: Bardic music class feature
Skills: Truespeak 8 ranks, Perform (sing) 8 ranks
Hit Die: d6.
Skill Points at Each Additional Level: 6 + Int modifier.
Class Skills: The truesinger’s class skills (and the key ability for each skill) are Appraise (Int), Concentration (Con), Craft (Int), Decipher Script (Int), Diplomacy (Cha), Escape Artist (Dex), Gather Information (Cha), Knowledge (all skills, taken indivually) (Int), Listen (Wis), Perform (Cha), Profession (Wis), Ride (Dex), Speak Language (n/a), Spellcraft (Int), Truespeak (Int), and Use Magic Device (Cha).
Table 1.7: The Truesinger
{table=head]Level|Base Attack Bonus|Fort Save|Ref Save|Will Save|Special|
Truenaming
1st|
+0|
+0|
+2|
+2|Bardic music, fluid tongue|+1 level of existing truenaming class
2nd|
+1|
+0|
+3|
+3|Irresistable incantation +1, Inspire Competence |+1 level of existing truenaming class
3rd|
+1|
+1|
+3|
+3||+1 level of existing truenaming class
4th|
+2|
+1|
+4|
+4|Bonus recitation feat|+1 level of existing truenaming class
5th|
+2|
+1|
+4|
+4|Lingering lyrics, Suggestion|
–
6th|
+3|
+2|
+5|
+5|Irresistable incantation +2/4|+1 level of existing truenaming class
7th|
+3|
+2|
+5|
+5||+1 level of existing truenaming class
8th|
+4|
+2|
+6|
+6|Shared recitation|+1 level of existing truenaming class
9th|
+4|
+3|
+6|
+6||+1 level of existing truenaming class
10th|
+5|
+3|
+7|
+7|Irresistable incantation +3/6, Inspire Greatness|+1 level of existing truenaming class
[/table]
Class Features
All of the following are class features of the truesinger.
Weapon and Armour Proficiencies: The truesinger does not gain any additional weapon or armour proficiencies.
Truenaming: At every level except 5th you learn additional utterances as if you had gained a level in a truenaming class you have previously gained levels in. These levels stack with your previous levels to determine your truenamer level.
Truesing: There is more truth to the phrase "music is the language of the soul" than most realize. Upon gaining your first level in this class, you may use your Preform:Sing in place of your Truespeaking skill for all uses. This includes feat and class prerequisites.
Bardic Music: A truesinger continues to practice his magical melodies. His truesinger levels stack with his bard levels to determine how many times per day he may use his bardic music abilities. These levels also stack to determine save DCs of his bardic music where applicable, and the bonus granted by his inspire courage class feature. In addition, he learns new songs according to the above table.
Inspire Competence: As bard ability
Suggestion: As bard ability
Inspire Greatness:As Bard Ability
Fluid Tongue (Su): Truesingers combine the fluidity of music with the powerful language of truespeak. Whenever a Concentration shcek would be required while speaking an utterance, you may make a preform check instead. In addition, you may combine your songs and utterances, speaking utterances while using Bardic Music. Bardic Music abilities that require concentration still take a standard action to preform.This mirrors the Melodic Casting feat, found in the Complete Mage
Irresistable Incantation (Su): By combining melody with language, the truesinger can create an irresistable incantation that draws in even the most stalwart foes. This bardic music ability makes his truenaming easier.
By expending a use of bardic music as a standard action, the truesinger may create an ongoing effect that he must maintain with concentration. While under this effect, the saves of his utterances increase by 1, and the Truespeak DC to use all of his utterances is reduced by 2. Otherwise, this ability follows all the normal rules for bardic music. The increase in saves only works against those who can hear his music.
As the truesinger advances, this ability improves. Every 4 levels after 2nd, his saves increase by one, and the dc's decrease by 2.
Bonus Feat: At 4th level, the truesinger may select any Truename feat for which he qualifies.
Lingering Lyrics (Su): At 5th level, the truesinger can leave his magical lyrics enduring in the air. This bardic music ability lengthens his utterances.
To use this ability, the truesinger must expend as use of bardic music as part of speaking an utterance, he can mimic the Chant Utterance feat, without increasing the DC of the utterance.
Shared Recitation (Su): At 8th level, the truesinger can use his musical prowess to share utterances. As a full round action, and by expending two uses of Bardic Music, he can target one additional creature with the utterance per class level. Creatures make their saves independently. This is very taxing on the truesinger, though, and the truespeak check goes up by 1 for each additional target.
The Truesinger
Many an adventurer has claimed to be a master of music, but few of these so-called “bards” realize what it is that they manipulate when they play their magical songs. In reality, these performers tap unknowingly into the most ancient and powerful source of power in the cosmos: the original language, the language of truespeach. By channeling a fraction of the power of truespeach into their music, bards achieve powerful results. Some, however, master the art of music and also delve into the secrets of truenaming. These self-styled truesingers combine the lyrical medium of music with the words of power and syllables of devastation that make up the one true language.
Requirements
Utterances: Know 2nd level utterances from the Lexicon of the Evolving mind.
Special: Bardic music class feature
Skills: Truespeak 8 ranks, Perform (sing) 8 ranks
Hit Die: d6.
Skill Points at Each Additional Level: 6 + Int modifier.
Class Skills: The truesinger’s class skills (and the key ability for each skill) are Appraise (Int), Concentration (Con), Craft (Int), Decipher Script (Int), Diplomacy (Cha), Escape Artist (Dex), Gather Information (Cha), Knowledge (all skills, taken indivually) (Int), Listen (Wis), Perform (Cha), Profession (Wis), Ride (Dex), Speak Language (n/a), Spellcraft (Int), Truespeak (Int), and Use Magic Device (Cha).
Table 1.7: The Truesinger
{table=head]Level|Base Attack Bonus|Fort Save|Ref Save|Will Save|Special|
Truenaming
1st|
+0|
+0|
+2|
+2|Bardic music, fluid tongue|+1 level of existing truenaming class
2nd|
+1|
+0|
+3|
+3|Irresistable incantation +1, Inspire Competence |+1 level of existing truenaming class
3rd|
+1|
+1|
+3|
+3||+1 level of existing truenaming class
4th|
+2|
+1|
+4|
+4|Bonus recitation feat|+1 level of existing truenaming class
5th|
+2|
+1|
+4|
+4|Lingering lyrics, Suggestion|
–
6th|
+3|
+2|
+5|
+5|Irresistable incantation +2/4|+1 level of existing truenaming class
7th|
+3|
+2|
+5|
+5||+1 level of existing truenaming class
8th|
+4|
+2|
+6|
+6|Shared recitation|+1 level of existing truenaming class
9th|
+4|
+3|
+6|
+6||+1 level of existing truenaming class
10th|
+5|
+3|
+7|
+7|Irresistable incantation +3/6, Inspire Greatness|+1 level of existing truenaming class
[/table]
Class Features
All of the following are class features of the truesinger.
Weapon and Armour Proficiencies: The truesinger does not gain any additional weapon or armour proficiencies.
Truenaming: At every level except 5th you learn additional utterances as if you had gained a level in a truenaming class you have previously gained levels in. These levels stack with your previous levels to determine your truenamer level.
Truesing: There is more truth to the phrase "music is the language of the soul" than most realize. Upon gaining your first level in this class, you may use your Preform:Sing in place of your Truespeaking skill for all uses. This includes feat and class prerequisites.
Bardic Music: A truesinger continues to practice his magical melodies. His truesinger levels stack with his bard levels to determine how many times per day he may use his bardic music abilities. These levels also stack to determine save DCs of his bardic music where applicable, and the bonus granted by his inspire courage class feature. In addition, he learns new songs according to the above table.
Inspire Competence: As bard ability
Suggestion: As bard ability
Inspire Greatness:As Bard Ability
Fluid Tongue (Su): Truesingers combine the fluidity of music with the powerful language of truespeak. Whenever a Concentration shcek would be required while speaking an utterance, you may make a preform check instead. In addition, you may combine your songs and utterances, speaking utterances while using Bardic Music. Bardic Music abilities that require concentration still take a standard action to preform.This mirrors the Melodic Casting feat, found in the Complete Mage
Irresistable Incantation (Su): By combining melody with language, the truesinger can create an irresistable incantation that draws in even the most stalwart foes. This bardic music ability makes his truenaming easier.
By expending a use of bardic music as a standard action, the truesinger may create an ongoing effect that he must maintain with concentration. While under this effect, the saves of his utterances increase by 1, and the Truespeak DC to use all of his utterances is reduced by 2. Otherwise, this ability follows all the normal rules for bardic music. The increase in saves only works against those who can hear his music.
As the truesinger advances, this ability improves. Every 4 levels after 2nd, his saves increase by one, and the dc's decrease by 2.
Bonus Feat: At 4th level, the truesinger may select any Truename feat for which he qualifies.
Lingering Lyrics (Su): At 5th level, the truesinger can leave his magical lyrics enduring in the air. This bardic music ability lengthens his utterances.
To use this ability, the truesinger must expend as use of bardic music as part of speaking an utterance, he can mimic the Chant Utterance feat, without increasing the DC of the utterance.
Shared Recitation (Su): At 8th level, the truesinger can use his musical prowess to share utterances. As a full round action, and by expending two uses of Bardic Music, he can target one additional creature with the utterance per class level. Creatures make their saves independently. This is very taxing on the truesinger, though, and the truespeak check goes up by 1 for each additional target.